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West Region fireys awarded National Emergency Medals

Almost five hundred local volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis.

1 May 2023

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Gnarwarre brigade gets keys to its new truck

Gnarwarre Fire Brigade was delighted to have its new medium tanker officially handed over by Member for South Barwon Darren Cheeseman MP and CFA Acting Deputy Chief Officer Brendan Lawson over the wee ...

1 May 2023

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CFA members pay respects on Anzac Day

CFA brigades have paid their respects to Australia's past and present defence force personnel, participating in Anzac Day services across the state.

26 Apr 2023

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Curtains close on Victoria's fire season

After a season dominated by grassfires and intermittent rainfall, the final fire restrictions in Victoria were lifted today marking the end of Victoria’s fire season.

24 Apr 2023

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Brigades of CFA: Springhurst

While Springhurst is home to just 196 people, the town’s CFA brigade is proving community spirit shines brighter out in the country, with an inspiring 62 members dedicated to protecting their communit ...

21 Apr 2023

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Newest Mallacoota Captain aims to inspire others

Tracey Johnston never imagined that crawling through dark tunnels and dropping from dizzying heights would lead her to becoming Mallacoota Fire Brigade’s first woman captain.

20 Apr 2023

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Tony’s Trek - 1,000 kilometres walked

Inspector-General for Emergency Management Victoria and Chair of the Emergency Services Foundation Tony Pearce has walked 1,000 kilometres of his 1,440-kilometre trek.

19 Apr 2023

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AFL legend speaks at flood recovery events

Former AFL star Tom Boyd has shared his journey with mental health and resilience at a series of events to acknowledge the efforts of volunteers during Victoria’s 2022-23 flood emergency.

19 Apr 2023

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